In the glass
Aroma: white peach, lemon blossom, iodine
Palate: lemon, wet stone, salt
Single-village Assyrtiko from Imerovigli on the northern caldera rim. Floral lift over a stony saline core.
What it pairs with
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Grilled langoustine
Sweet crustacean flesh meets saline mineral lift. -
Sea bass crudo
Floral aromatics complement raw white fish. -
Goat's cheese salad
Citrus acidity cuts tangy fresh cheese.
How to serve Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Imerovigli Assyrtiko
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled langoustine, Sea bass crudo, Goat's cheese salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Imerovigli sits on the northern caldera rim. Its bottling in the Seven Villages series shows a floral-mineral profile distinct from the heavier central-island sites.
- 2017 — Seven Villages Imerovigli first vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Sigalas
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko
- Classification
- PDO Santorini
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 55-75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2017
Frequently asked about Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Imerovigli Assyrtiko
What does Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Imerovigli Assyrtiko taste like?
On the nose, white peach, lemon blossom, iodine. On the palate, lemon, wet stone, salt. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-village Assyrtiko from Imerovigli on the northern caldera rim. Floral lift over a stony saline core.
When should I drink Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Imerovigli Assyrtiko?
Drink 2-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Imerovigli Assyrtiko?
Grilled langoustine is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sea bass crudo and Goat's cheese salad. Sweet crustacean flesh meets saline mineral lift.
What grapes are in Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Imerovigli Assyrtiko?
The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.